If you believe all the marketing hype, we should replace our windows ASAP, and the new windows will pay for themselves in a few years. Yeah, right. Let’s take an honest look at a typical type of older window you may encounter. Old, Double-Hung Windows Back in the early 1900s, wood, double-hung windows were the most common design installed in homes. Many local cabinet shops built windows like the one shown in Illustration D042. This window has two operable sashes that slide up and down, providing the option of upper sash or lower sash ventilation. The design has attractive “lights,” ...
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